Brussels Capital Region
Brussels is an impressive city to visit. Art lovers can indulge in the many museums. Brussels hosts numerous pleasant shopping streets, markets and delicious chocolate shops. People of many cultural origins live in this city, which is reflected in the diverse supply of restaurants. You can enjoy a delicious dinner or have a nice drink on a terrace or in one of the many cafes.
The unofficial capital of Europe houses the headquarters of the European Commission, the Council of the European Union and the European Council. Most European institutions are situated in the Leopold district, often referred to as the European quarter. In the bilingual Brussels Capital Region, a number of beautiful nature reserves and parks can be found as well. Sonian Forest is a huge forest southeast of Brussels, house of more than 40 species of wildlife. The Cinquantenaire park includes a number of museums.
